Hi everyone in the Cannuck site ,I'm being banded in early Febuary in Dr.Coburn's clinic in Toronto and I'm really happy and more and more scared as well , but I need you guys all to be aware how much help you'

ve been.Wow it feels like 3/4 the questions I've thought of you answered without me having to make a call to anyone,you see I've been lurking around for about 2 months (some of you I could have to my home for coffee and I would feel I knew you forever,of course you'd be wondering why you were in this stranger's house on the East Coast..hehehe).Anyhow,I'm just learning this whole computor chat thing too so bear with me.

Hey Astrotoes,

My surgery was for 7 am too, I was also worried about Dr. Cobourn being a little sleepy, but he was wide awake, and looking mighty fine I must say. Oops, I didnt say that.

Giggle,from what I'm reading he is Dr.CoDreamy!Oh well I'll be at my all time best too what with that wonderful body wash/shampoo that they sent me.

Oh yeah... nothin' like that hospital fresh smell!

God Mandi, you made me spit coffee out my nose!!!!:lost1.5lbs: :huggie: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Hey there Cloe Argon Yoda or any other of you bandit folks, do you remember if on the day of your surgery or the next day you had any apittite at all....when did you start feeling hungry again,what did you eat(drink)?Just wondering what I should take to the hotel room. Thanks a bunch for your help.:nervous

Astro, liquids, liquids and more liquids, and some of that lovely Optifast if you have any left. I was extremly hungry by the second day. Day one you can only have Water anyway, day two was clear Soup, popsicles, and Optifast.

Maria :lost1.5lbs:

Hmmmm, I think I wasnt very hungry for at least 3-4 days after surgery. The liquids did good for about 1-1 1/2, but then the hunger came back good and strong.

I don't recall actually being hungry for a few days afterwards. I figured I abated it by sipping on juice etc.

Popsicles for me were a lifesave though...I started on those the 2nd day....the Delmonte fruit (sugar free) ones are excellent....I just sucked away on those and plus it made me "feel" like I was eating.

No hunger and nothing but water for me for 7 days post op. I had swelling (of the stomach) after surgery and lost of pain with it so only water and liquid codeine for 7 days. Lost 10 pounds the first week.

Never heard of the Codiene Diet but 10lbs in one week, wow, you could have put Aitkens out of business hehe:D Thanks everyone for sharing your advise ,it helps so much.I find it hard not to be on edge about this this week for some reason.Hoping that next week I'll get to that calm place others have mentioned where they just knew it was the right thing for them.

Like Yoda I don't actually remember being hungry for the first few days. Could have been the gravol???? But I really enjoyed my cup of tea I had with another lady that also was banded the same day (Dec. 15/06 by Dr. Cobourn). We both stayed at Heritage House and believe me it was a godsent for those of us that don't live in Ontario and don't have close family or friends that we want to have to put up with us.

Hi Anne, I love my cup of tea most days as well and I'm sure it will be a life saver post-op.

I have a questin for you... what is Heritage House? I hope to be banded this year, just need to figure out my finances. One of the delimmas I will have is being able to arrange for someone to accompany me to Ontario. As I understand it, you need to have someone with you in your hotel room or pay for a nurse to stay with you. Your post has peaked my interest.

Thanks,

Janice

Hi Anne, I'm curious about heritage house too. Is it somewhere that you can get cared for after surg? Is it for any kind of surgery? Like Oh....say....hmmm....cosmetic surg???

Hi JLB and Neenagh

Yes, it is a wonderful altnerative to having someone with you post op. And yes Neenagh for cosmetic surgery as well. I am not sure if it is for other clinics. But I had my surgery done by Dr. Chris Cobourn in Mississauga at his clinic. I can't remember the name.

They treat you fantastic and the price is affordable. I paid $135/night. Initially I was only going to stay for the first night after my surgery, but when I talked to them, and it makes sense, you can stay for your entire stay.

Here is the link to their website http://www.heritagehouseonline.com/ and you can call if you have any questions. They are great trust me. I stayed at the Mississauga one. It is the one close to Dr. Cobourn's clinic and also close to Pearson Airport.

Thanks Anne.

It sounds like an excellent option without putting family or friends out (like i usually do!) the price sound really reasonable too.